Friday, March 13, 2015

Important GEARS to bring for Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing

 EQUIPMENT & PACKING FOR MOUNTAIN:

  1. Sun hat & warm hat (or balaclava) that cover the ears                   
  2. Trainers/slippers for relaxing
  3. Thermal underwear
  4. Warm long-sleeved shirt
  5. Waterproof outer trouser
  6. Walking socks (several pairs)
  7. Walking shorts
  8. Warm mid-layer (fleece or down jacket)
  9. Waterproof walking boots
  10. Gaiters(to protect scree and snow to get in the shoes)
  11. Waterproof thing-length jacket ( Gore-tex or similar )
  12. Warm walking trousers (not jeans!)
  13. Gloves ( waterproof warm outers + thin liners) especially for summit day
  14. T-shirt (synthetic material are best as cotton retains moisture)
  15. Warm sleeping bag (3/4 –seasons)
  16. Sleeping bag liner
  17. Sleeping  mattress 
  18. Trekking pole(s) - 
  19. Head-torch, pocket touch + spare batteries
  20. Water carrier(s) –bottles or bladders (minimum 3-litres capacity)
  21. Glacier glasses (or good quality sunglasses – preferably with side shields)
  22. High factor sunscreen(SPF 30 for your face ) & lip-salve ( SPF 33 for your lip)
  23. Personal first aid kit + essential medication**
  24. Water purification tablets or drops
  25. Small towel
  26. Wet wipes
  27. High energy snacks, dried fruit, nuts, throat sweets, etc
  28. A small bottle of cordial or squash concentrate(to lived up the ‘flat’ taste of boiled water)
  29. Notebook and pen, playing cards or book
  30. Light and rugged camera; remember spare batteries and film/memory card
31. Toilet paper: take your favorite from home and keep in a plastic bag-in your day    sac
32. Tips for the crew.


BAGGAGE:
  • Rucksack/Soft trek bag- large enough for all you need on the mountain, which will be carried on a porter’s head. Pack light-max 15kg.
  • A large daypack (to carry warm clothing, at least 3 water-bottles, camera etc. in comfortable)-we recommend minimum 25-35 litres capacity.
  • Waterproof cover (or pack clothes in plastic bags to ensure they stay dry).

MEDICAL KIT CHECK LIST:

  1. Aspirin or paracetamol (acetaminophen in the USA)-for pain or fever
  2. Loperamide or diphenoxylate-blockers for diarrhea
  3. Prochlorperazine or metaclopramide-for nausea and vomiting
  4. Antihistamine-for allergies, eg, hay fever, to ease the itch from insect bites or stings; and to prevent motion sickness
  5. Cold and flu tables, throat lozenges and nasal decongestant
  6. Antibiotics-consider including these if you’re traveling well off the beaten track; see your doctor, as they may prescribed, and carry the prescription with you.
  7. Insect repellent, sunscreen, lip balm and eye drops
  8. Antiseptic (such as povidone-iodine) –for cuts and grazes
  9. Bandages, Band-Aids ( plasters) and other wound dressings
  10. Water purification tablets or iodine
  11. Scissors and tweezers
  12. Calamine lotion, sting relief spray or aloe vera-to ease irritation from sun-burn and insect bites or stings
  13. Rehydration  mixture- to prevent dehydration, which may occur, for example, during bouts of diarrhea
  14. Diamox (acetazolamide)-thought to be helpful for prevention of HACE and HAPE, prevention and treatment of symptoms of  AMS
  15. Malaria medication
  16. Wet wipes and/ or antibacterial gel

            *** Some of the equipments are hired locally at Moshi in a very reasonable price incase you don’t be able to get from there.


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